essential oil
nounDefinition of essential oil
: any of a class of volatile oils that give plants their characteristic odors and are used especially in perfumes and flavorings, and for aromatherapy — compare fixed oil
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This can be achieved with music, aromatherapy using essential oils or playing a game. — Marie Fazio, chicagotribune.com, "How to keep panicky pets calm and safe when the fireworks go off," 2 July 2019 For those who use essential oils in their homes, take care to keep the oils away from your pets. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Seemingly benign skunk deterrent can be dangerous for cats," 14 June 2019 This coconut coffee body scrub works to exfoliate and buff away dry skin while moisturizing with a blend of coffee and essential oils. — Noelle Ike, Hanna Williams And Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, "Prime Day 2019: These deals are still live," 17 July 2019 That can include chemical treatments, tweaks to colony management practices, and use of essential oils that can keep the mites at bay. — Scott Dance, baltimoresun.com, "Honey bee losses highest in 13 years this winter, University of Maryland-led survey finds," 19 June 2019 The botanical blend of shea butter and peony essential oils made my skin feel hydrated for hours on end. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "Beauty," 11 June 2019 According to applicant Stephanie Lembke, the shop would have offered health and beauty products including essential oils, CBD, bath salts, air purifier bags and a limited supply of vapes and juices. — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A shop that planned to sell CBD products will not be opening in Delafield," 19 June 2019 Watching Netflix in new PJs while diffusing essential oils, drinking wine, and nibbling from a fancy cheese plate? — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "16 Things From Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale I Want for Self-Care Sunday," 20 July 2018 What about products that reflect wider wellness trends, such as those that add herbal fragrances or essential oils or are advertised as natural? — Elizabeth Kiefer, Washington Post, "Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are still a safe bet," 10 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'essential oil.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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